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Sofas, Settles, Etc.

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Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1880-1973, undated

GUSN

GUSN-313797

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Description

This file consists of 15 sketches rendered in pencil. Drawings depict seating furniture manufactured by A. H. Davenport Co., Irving and Casson, or their successor Irving and Casson - A H. Davenport Co. A few drawings are more developed and contain information such as measurements; however, the vast majority of the drawings are very rough sketches. Some of the sketches are quite small; some are also in fragile condition. Types of furnishings shown include sofas, settles, chaise longues and armchairs. No customer names are noted. Digital images of a selection of sketches from the file are attached to this record.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sofas
settles
chaises longues
armchairs
sketches

Physical Description

1 folder containing 15 pencil sketches

Collection Code

CC011

Collection Name

Irving and Casson - A. H. Davenport -- Collection II

Date of Acquisition

1995

Reference Code

CC011.004.003

Record Details

Originator

Possibly A. H. Davenport Co. (American furniture manufactory, active late 19th-early 20th centuries)

Material Type

sketches

Description Level

File

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